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PDF 2019
Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Sub-Saharan Africa

This report examines the implementation, policies, barriers, and case studies of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) across Sub-Saharan Africa, providing insights relevant to education policy, school curricula, and youth development.

Education Policy Sub-Saharan Africa Teacher Training
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Administrator · 1.44 MB 1
PDF 2019
Learning from African Classroom Pedagogy to Increase Student Engagement in Education Technologies

This study examines how incorporating pedagogical techniques observed in rural Tanzanian classrooms can improve student engagement with tablet-based early literacy applications featuring speech and handwriting recognition. Researchers field-tested the applications with 283 children, providing insights into technology-supported foundational learning in Sub-Saharan Africa.

foundational learning early literacy educational technology
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Administrator · 0.59 MB 1
PDF 2019
Teacher Effectiveness in Africa: Longitudinal and Causal Estimates

This paper estimates teacher effectiveness using longitudinal data from a school-based RCT in northern Uganda. It examines the impact of teacher effectiveness and training on early reading outcomes in early primary grades.

Sub-Saharan Africa Uganda Teacher Training
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Administrator · 1.1 MB 1
PDF 2018
The Quality of Learning and Care at Community-Based Early Childhood Development Centers in Malawi

This study examines the strengths and challenges of early childhood care and learning across community-based childcare centers (CBCCs) in Malawi. It highlights key issues such as volunteer caregiver capacity and learning material shortages, emphasizing the need for targeted support to improve young children's developmental outcomes.

early childhood education early childhood development Malawi
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Administrator · 0.27 MB 1
PDF 2016
Alternative Child Care and Deinstitutionalisation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Findings of a Desk Review

This desk review examines alternative child care systems, child protection, and deinstitutionalization across Sub-Saharan Africa. It provides critical context on vulnerable children, which is closely related to early childhood development and child welfare policies.

child protection vulnerable children child welfare
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Administrator · 0.58 MB 1
PDF 2014
Extending the Developmental Milestones Checklist for Use in a Different Context in Sub-Saharan Africa

This study details the development and evaluation of the Developmental Milestones Checklist (DMC-II) in Burkina Faso to reliably assess motor, language, and personal-social skills in infants and toddlers across Sub-Saharan Africa. The findings demonstrate that the tool is culturally appropriate, psychometrically sound, and sensitive to nutritional status and home environments.

Child Development Sub-Saharan Africa Early Childhood Education and Development
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Administrator · 0.54 MB 2
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Effective Participatory Teaching and Learning: A Teacher's Handbook for Primary and Foundational Education

This handbook outlines participatory and learner-centered pedagogical methods for primary and early grade teachers. It addresses challenges in teacher competence in Uganda and provides practical guidance on active learning, lesson planning, and assessment.

foundational learning Sub-Saharan Africa pedagogy
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Administrator · 2.79 MB 1